SB0481 Summary

• Amends criminal record expungement and sealing procedures under the Criminal Identification Act, including provisions for minor cannabis offenses, trafficking victims, and immediate sealing of dismissed charges.

• Modifies fee distribution procedures for State Police and local law enforcement agencies by requiring remittance to the State Treasurer rather than through intermediate agencies in various statutes (Vehicle Code, Snowmobile Act, Boat Act, Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act, Cannabis Control Act).

• Extends the repeal date of the Circuit Court Clerk Fees Act and Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act from January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2024, and updates fee reporting requirements to annual submissions.

• Clarifies distribution of fines and assessment fees related to cannabis violations, DUI analysis, child pornography, and emergency response costs to ensure proper allocation among law enforcement agencies and state funds.